EP 137: How Kansas Nurses Won Board of Nursing Legislative Reform

Nurse Practitioner, Amy Siple, is back to share her inspiring fight against the Kansas Board of Nursing's overreach, legislative victories, and how nurses can advocate for change. Discover the detailed process of passing House Bill 2528 and the legislative process for nurse licensing and Board of Nursing reform. Amy shares the "how to guide" to fighting for nursing rights and healthcare policy. The conversation also includes the Nurse Fair Treatment and Recovery Fund Bill.

 

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Guest links:

Website - https://amysiple.com/
Email - amysiplenp@gmail.com

 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Amy Siple and Her Fight 
04:12 Background: Unprofessional Conduct Accusations
08:30 Accountability and Oversight in Nursing
14:15 House Bill 2528: Key Provisions and Implications

25:54 Enema of the Week Award
32:48 The Political Landscape and Bipartisan Efforts
36:15 Media Influence and Public Perception

38:40 Auditing the Board of Nursing

43:30 Challenges in Advocacy and Support

47:00 Retaliation and Legal Battles

52:17 The Future of Nursing in Kansas

52:39 The Nurse Fair Treatment and Recovery Fund

57:15 I'm Just a Bill on Capital Hill

 

Resources:

House Bill 2528 -

https://www.kslegislature.gov/bills/HB2528/

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